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Hello Videolan development team! I need to change dynamically in real-time some crucial encoding parameters (e.g. video bitrate etc.) during the video streaming process without stopping video capture or opening new video files. However, I've tried to change the above mentioned encoder parameters dur...

Hi, Yes, it is possible to change video encoder bitrate without restarting a new streaming session! For example, I’ve changed output bitrate from 16 kbitps to 3000kbitps and vice versa using VLC 0.8.6c, GUI (e.g. DV camera, full D1, video encoder=x264, constant GOP (IPPP) = 15) when VLC responds imm...